The Typhoon Lover

Rei Shimura Mysteries, Book 8

By: Sujata Massey

Narrated by: Zehra Fazal

A young woman with a foothold in two cultures, Rei Shimura has gone wherever fortune and her unruly passions have led her throughout her chaotic 20s. Now, after the streamers for her 30th birthday celebration have been taken down, the Japanese-American antiques dealer and part-time sleuth finds herself with an assignment to find and authenticate an ancient Middle Eastern pitcher that disappeared from Iraq's national museum.

The piece is believed to be in the hands of a wealthy Japanese collector, whose passion for beauty extends to Rei herself. But when a devastating typhoon hits Tokyo, Rei is trapped with the object of her investigation - and with much, much more than the fate of an ancient pitcher at risk.

©2005, 2006 Sujata Massey (P)2013 Sujata Massey

Love the series but this one is not my favorite

Started this series when we were planning a trip to Japan and kept reading once we were back. Actually could recommend that, as you do learn quite a few interesting details about Japanese customs, habits, daily life and mindset through these books. What I like best: the main character is quite believable in my opinion, I know other readers have disagreed with that but in fact I know quite a few intelligent, adventurous "expats" who strongly resemble Rei and who do, indeed, flounder about well into their thirties (in regard to career and personal life). Further, I like the fact that the author finds so many different contexts and even geographic settings, which avoids the redundancy that otherwise can set in when a series has this many installments. All of that said, I did not much like this particular volume. It really piled on the implausibilities to the point of almost making me angry, it was boring for many stretches, and left me with an overall downer feeling.

Fun Sexy Spy

The Typhoon Lover is a thrilling adventure full of Japanese custom and heritage along with sexy adventurous fun. While the main character Rei is both alluring and morally aprehensable at times it is an interesting read with ups and downs twists and turns. Definately worth both time and money.

Audiobook has a missing chapter

The book is good and the narration is good, but the audiobook it is missing a chapter.

Rei at her finest

Years ago, I came across the first mystery of Sujata Massey (in book form) and loved it. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that her latest Rei Shimura mystery was available here. The narration was excellent - I kept track of the various characters without problem. There are several sub-stories to the main story which added to the richness of this mystery. What I particularly love about this series is the way Sujata Massey weaves in interesting details of Japanese history and culture.

Since I always listen to audiobooks while knitting, I spend long spells engrossed in books. Some books lend themselves to short bursts of listening, but this is not one of them.

I hope Rei returns as I am sure she will (fingers crossed).

Waiting for more!!

Rei Shimora is so smart, intelligent and always surprises me!! Want more of her and waiting for her to come back! Loved the book.